Senior Scientist - Process Modeler

$88,300 - $147,100/Yr

Pfizer - Groton, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Groton, CT

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The drug-product process-modeling team in Drug Product Design (DPD) is focused on developing digital tools and computational models to enhance the quality of drug-dosage forms through batch and continuous processes. This role seeks a postgraduate-level expert process modeler to create new computational tools and system-level models that support continuous manufacturing, particularly in modeling and controlling unit operations related to powder flows, mixing, processing, and compaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Pfizer project scientists to understand challenges in developing drug-dosage forms.
• Identify opportunities to apply engineering knowledge and computational tools to solve project challenges.
• Work independently to define problem statements and develop modeling work plans.
• Develop predictive tools and models using various computational techniques to support drug development efforts.
• Plan and execute experimental studies in collaboration with experimental experts to validate modeling efforts.
• Communicate and present results internally and occasionally at external forums.
• Support Pfizer's key technology platforms through computational modeling.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to execute modeling projects.

Requirements

• Post-graduate qualification (MS or PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related discipline with a focus on computational modeling.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in relevant fields such as chemical, mechanical, or pharmaceutical engineering with an emphasis on process modeling.
• Strong background in numerical methods, programming, and mathematics.
• Experience with flowsheet modeling using simulation software like gPROMS, ASPEN, or related process simulators.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and excellent organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in programming using languages such as C/C++, Python, R, or Matlab.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing environments (Linux based).
• Experience with software like PSE gPROMS, ASPEN, EDEM, LIGGGHTS, XPS, CFDEM, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, or similar packages.
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools like Spotfire or Tableau.
• Strong statistical skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary
• Eligibility for share-based long-term incentive program